Instructions

Tape a Clifford cutout to each side, and voila! The "hot dog" is ready!

How to Play:

To begin, have the children sit in a wide circle in a large open area. Give the birthday child the "hot dog."

Put an adult or older child in charge of playing the music (a tape, CD, or even singing or clapping can work). It adds to the fun when you play a song that includes the word "hot" or "dog" such as Hot Hot Hot by Buster Poindexter or Hound Dog by Elvis Presley. The person in charge of the music should not look in the direction of the game just to be fair!

When the music starts children pass the "hot dog" from player to player. Encourage the children to act as if the "hot dog" is really, really hot!

Stop the music at random intervals. The player holding the hot dog when the music stops is out. (Stops should be made frequently so the game moves quickly and players are not out for long periods.)